**Due to technical difficulties this meeting was joined in progress** REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENES IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITIONS
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
CLOSED SESSION C-1. Personnel a. Deliberate the duties of the superintendent of schools, chief officers, assistant superintendents, principals, employees, chief audit executive, and board members; evaluations of the superintendent and chief audit executive, consideration of compensation, and contractual provisions. b. Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel including teachers, assistant principals, principals, chief officers, assistant superintendents, chief audit executive, and other administrators, and, if necessary, approve waiver and release and compromise agreements. c. Hear complaints against and deliberate the duties of public officers or employees and resolution of same. C-2. Legal Matters a. Matters on which the district's attorney's duty to the district under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Law b. Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report c. Receive information regarding the Texas Public Information Act d. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Johnnie Richard, et al v. HISD, et al; in the 270th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2014-58018 e. Consideration and approval of Settlement Agreement and Full and Final Release from Liability in the matter of J. N. b/n/f Lorenzo And Christina Norman v. Houston Independent School District; in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston, Division; Civil Action No. 4:14-CV- 02398 f. Consideration and authority to settle the Subrogation Lien Of Lisa Clark Against Mario Zepeda And State Farm Insurance For Workers’ Compensation Benefits; State Farm Insurance Claim Number 535F90694 Page 5 of 7 g. Consideration And Authority To Settle The Subrogation Lien Of Gwendolyn Jones Against Tai Nguyen And Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Company Of Texas For Workers’ Compensation Benefits; Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Company Of Texas Claim Number DAD83905 h. Consideration And Authority To Settle The Subrogation Lien Of Tridung Tran Against April Graybill And Progressive Insurance For Workers’ Compensation Benefits; Progressive Insurance Claim Number 141058853 i. Consideration And Authority To Settle The Subrogation Lien Of Linnea Opatrny Against Senia Flores And Foremost Insurance Group For Workers’ Compensation Benefits; Foremost Insurance Group Claim Number 3004750396-1-2 j. Consideration And Authority To Settle The Subrogation Lien Of Damian Davis Against Ernest Salazar And Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company For Workers’ Compensation Benefits; Claim Number: 78 42 PE 115868 01132015 51 C-3. Real Estate
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS A-1. Approval Of Personal Services Performed By The Superintendent, Including Speaking Engagements, Panel Discussions, Workshops, Etc., In Accordance With Texas Education Code Section 11.201(E)
BOARD OF EDUCATION Reports and comments from the Board president and Board members regarding meetings and conferences attended, schools visited, community and district activities, new initiatives, education programs, and continuing education. There will be no action concerning the above items.
Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy BE(LOCAL), Board Meetings— First Reading BE(LOCAL), First Reading
Appointment Of A Houston Independent School District Representative To The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 14 Board Of Directors
STUDENT SUPPORT Adoption Of A Resolution To Suspend Portions Of EIE(LOCAL), Academic Achievement: Retention And Promotion, For The 2016–2017 School Year Resolution To Suspend Portions Of EIE(LOCAL)
Approval Of The 2017–2018 Academic Calendar HISD 2017–2018 Academic Calendar
BUSINESS OPERATIONS Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Milby High School
Hearing of Citizens
B-3. Approval Of Expenditure For The Run-Off Election On December 10, 2016, For Houston Independent School District Single-Member District VII Resolution Ordering Run-Off Election On December 10, 2016 B-5. Supplemental Agreement with Thompson & Horton LLP for Legislative Services - New D. ACADEMIC SERVICES D-1. Approval Of Current And Anticipated Donations For Districtwide And School- Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Necessary Contracts Associated With These Donations Attachment For Approval Of Donations - Revised D-2. Acceptance Of Grant Funds In Support Of Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate And Execute Contracts Required Under The Grants Attachment For Acceptance Of Grants D-3. Approval To Submit Seven Innovative-Course Applications To The Texas Education Agency To Establish A Sequence Of Courses At The Eleventh And Twelfth Grade Levels For Maritime, Business, And Emergency Medical Technician E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT E-1. Approval Of Contract Renewal With Harris County Protective Services For Children And Adults For Crisis Counseling And Support For Students And Families I. FINANCE I-1. Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts I-2. Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 Purchasing Requests I-3. Approval Of Resolution For The Issuance Of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds By The Houston Independent School District Public Facility Corporation; The Execution And Delivery Of An Amended Lease Agreement And Other Related Agreements; And The Authority To Proceed With All Other Necessary Actions For Sale Of The Bonds Resolution Approving The Issuance Of Refunding Bonds I-4. Approval Of Resolution Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Maintenance Tax Notes; Approval For The Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Or Controller To Sell The Notes, Subject To Stated Parameters; And Authorization To Proceed With All Other Necessary Actions For Sale Of Notes Resolution Authorizing Maintenance Tax Notes I-5. Approval Of Order Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Limited Tax Schoolhouse And Refunding Bonds, Series 2017A; And Approval For The Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Or Controller To Select Underwriters And Sell The Bonds Subject To Stated Parameters, And To Proceed With All Other Necessary Actions For Sale Of The Bonds Order Authorizing Limited Tax Schoolhouse And Refunding Bonds, Series 2017A I-6. Approval Of Resolution Designating Officers And Administrators Authorized To Act On Behalf Of The Houston Independent School District In All Matters In Connection With Depository Contracts And All Other Banking And Investment Matters
OTHER Adjournment
Jan 12, 2017 Board Meetings
**Due to technical difficulties this meeting was joined in progress** REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENES IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITIONS
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
CLOSED SESSION C-1. Personnel a. Deliberate the duties of the superintendent of schools, chief officers, assistant superintendents, principals, employees, chief audit executive, and board members; evaluations of the superintendent and chief audit executive, consideration of compensation, and contractual provisions. b. Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel including teachers, assistant principals, principals, chief officers, assistant superintendents, chief audit executive, and other administrators, and, if necessary, approve waiver and release and compromise agreements. c. Hear complaints against and deliberate the duties of public officers or employees and resolution of same. C-2. Legal Matters a. Matters on which the district's attorney's duty to the district under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Law b. Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report c. Receive information regarding the Texas Public Information Act d. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Johnnie Richard, et al v. HISD, et al; in the 270th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2014-58018 e. Consideration and approval of Settlement Agreement and Full and Final Release from Liability in the matter of J. N. b/n/f Lorenzo And Christina Norman v. Houston Independent School District; in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston, Division; Civil Action No. 4:14-CV- 02398 f. Consideration and authority to settle the Subrogation Lien Of Lisa Clark Against Mario Zepeda And State Farm Insurance For Workers’ Compensation Benefits; State Farm Insurance Claim Number 535F90694 Page 5 of 7 g. Consideration And Authority To Settle The Subrogation Lien Of Gwendolyn Jones Against Tai Nguyen And Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Company Of Texas For Workers’ Compensation Benefits; Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Company Of Texas Claim Number DAD83905 h. Consideration And Authority To Settle The Subrogation Lien Of Tridung Tran Against April Graybill And Progressive Insurance For Workers’ Compensation Benefits; Progressive Insurance Claim Number 141058853 i. Consideration And Authority To Settle The Subrogation Lien Of Linnea Opatrny Against Senia Flores And Foremost Insurance Group For Workers’ Compensation Benefits; Foremost Insurance Group Claim Number 3004750396-1-2 j. Consideration And Authority To Settle The Subrogation Lien Of Damian Davis Against Ernest Salazar And Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company For Workers’ Compensation Benefits; Claim Number: 78 42 PE 115868 01132015 51 C-3. Real Estate
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS A-1. Approval Of Personal Services Performed By The Superintendent, Including Speaking Engagements, Panel Discussions, Workshops, Etc., In Accordance With Texas Education Code Section 11.201(E)
BOARD OF EDUCATION Reports and comments from the Board president and Board members regarding meetings and conferences attended, schools visited, community and district activities, new initiatives, education programs, and continuing education. There will be no action concerning the above items.
Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy BE(LOCAL), Board Meetings— First Reading BE(LOCAL), First Reading
Appointment Of A Houston Independent School District Representative To The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 14 Board Of Directors
STUDENT SUPPORT Adoption Of A Resolution To Suspend Portions Of EIE(LOCAL), Academic Achievement: Retention And Promotion, For The 2016–2017 School Year Resolution To Suspend Portions Of EIE(LOCAL)
Approval Of The 2017–2018 Academic Calendar HISD 2017–2018 Academic Calendar
BUSINESS OPERATIONS Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Milby High School
Hearing of Citizens
B-3. Approval Of Expenditure For The Run-Off Election On December 10, 2016, For Houston Independent School District Single-Member District VII Resolution Ordering Run-Off Election On December 10, 2016 B-5. Supplemental Agreement with Thompson & Horton LLP for Legislative Services - New D. ACADEMIC SERVICES D-1. Approval Of Current And Anticipated Donations For Districtwide And School- Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Necessary Contracts Associated With These Donations Attachment For Approval Of Donations - Revised D-2. Acceptance Of Grant Funds In Support Of Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate And Execute Contracts Required Under The Grants Attachment For Acceptance Of Grants D-3. Approval To Submit Seven Innovative-Course Applications To The Texas Education Agency To Establish A Sequence Of Courses At The Eleventh And Twelfth Grade Levels For Maritime, Business, And Emergency Medical Technician E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT E-1. Approval Of Contract Renewal With Harris County Protective Services For Children And Adults For Crisis Counseling And Support For Students And Families I. FINANCE I-1. Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts I-2. Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 Purchasing Requests I-3. Approval Of Resolution For The Issuance Of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds By The Houston Independent School District Public Facility Corporation; The Execution And Delivery Of An Amended Lease Agreement And Other Related Agreements; And The Authority To Proceed With All Other Necessary Actions For Sale Of The Bonds Resolution Approving The Issuance Of Refunding Bonds I-4. Approval Of Resolution Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Maintenance Tax Notes; Approval For The Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Or Controller To Sell The Notes, Subject To Stated Parameters; And Authorization To Proceed With All Other Necessary Actions For Sale Of Notes Resolution Authorizing Maintenance Tax Notes I-5. Approval Of Order Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Limited Tax Schoolhouse And Refunding Bonds, Series 2017A; And Approval For The Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Or Controller To Select Underwriters And Sell The Bonds Subject To Stated Parameters, And To Proceed With All Other Necessary Actions For Sale Of The Bonds Order Authorizing Limited Tax Schoolhouse And Refunding Bonds, Series 2017A I-6. Approval Of Resolution Designating Officers And Administrators Authorized To Act On Behalf Of The Houston Independent School District In All Matters In Connection With Depository Contracts And All Other Banking And Investment Matters
OTHER Adjournment